MAG 13 (USMC), or Marine Air Control Group 13, is a unit of the United States Marine Corps responsible for providing tactical command and control of air defense, fighter, close air support, and attack aviation assets. The group is part of Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 13 and operates under the jurisdiction of Marine Air Control Group 28 (MAG-28), stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. MAG-13's primary mission includes coordinating air defense for amphibious landing forces, providing air traffic control during tactical operations, and ensuring the effective use of aviation assets in various operational environments. The unit is integral to the overall readiness and success of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation community in defending and projecting U.S. power both at home and abroad.